My son has been an avid Mac user since he was around 18 months old (although I do try to limit the amount of time he spends on it). Since computers are a part of his life, I like to find educational games that spark his imagination and inspire learning. This week I received a DVD-ROM copy of Mia Reading: Bugaboo Bugs!, part of the Mia’s Big Adventure Collection series, a neat computer reading game that offers a great balance of fun and education. My son had a blast playing some of the games and adventures, and I have to say I was really impressed with how quickly he started to spell words, and comprehend sentences, all while having fun.

The 38th annual Sausalito Spring Faire, an art and music festival, will be held this Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4, along the water in beautiful downtown Sausalito.  This free event will feature over 80 artists, live entertainment, fine food, beverages, and a children’s area. The children’s entertainment line-up includes musicians and local favorites Tim Cain, Miss Kitty, the Crunchy Frog Band, and Daffy Dave. Activities for children include a fishing booth, arts and crafts, jumpies, and an obstacle course.  All proceeds benefit the Sausalito Nursery School. For more info and a music schedule, go to www.sausalitonurseryschool.org.

Are you looking for a fun music class for your child? One popular music class is Music Together of Marin, a family music education program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families and caregivers. Beth Crespan, a former preschool teacher, started her business 10 years ago, and offers ongoing classes in Ross, Mill Valley, Corte Madera, and San Anselmo. One of Beth’s goals is for students to bring the music home that they learned in class and share it with their families.

Bring the whole family to this sweet and wondrous opera, The Little Prince. Cal Performances and San Francisco Opera team up to bring you a beloved classic of children's literature May 2- May 11, 2008. Sung in English, this fable by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is about a pilot who crash-lands in the desert and meets an open hearted boy from another planet. This opera offers a valuable lesson for the family: a gentle reminder to hold on to what is truly important in life.

Congratulations to Marin Mommies visitor Jennifer B. for winning the This Little Piggy double print gift certificate! For those who didn't win, we're also giving away a free 6-month subscription to What's Cooking Weekly. The winner will be selected on Thursday, May 1, so if you haven't already entered, send an email to contests@marinmommies.com with "What's Cooking" in the subject line.

The light brown apple moth has been getting a lot of press lately, mainly because of the State of California's plans to spray over the Bay Area in an attempt to eradicate the little critter (pictured here). While the government says that there's nothing wrong with the chemical used in the spraying, many people aren't so sure. Apparently the plan is to use an airborne pherimone called CheckMate to confuse the male moths and prevent them from breeding, however, there's some contention as to whether this pherimone and other stuff in the spray is actually harmful.

Friday, April 25

• Breakfast with Enzo! presents a weekly family folk music sing-along for ages 0–5 with two different sets of music at 10 and 11 am at the Presidio Dance Theatre. Enzo will perform with his banjo, accordion, musical saw, guitar, and countless other instruments for a morning of singing and dancing. The cost is $5 a person. The Presidio Dance Theatre is at 1158 Gorgas at Marshall, Presidio of San Francisco. For more info, go to www.enzogarcia.com.

• Webkinz Extravaganza at Felice! on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Get a free Webkinz toy with every $10 purchase, and enjoy games, prizes, and a fashion show. Felice! is located at 540 San Anselmo Avenue in San Anselmo. For more info, call (415) 256-1194 or go to www.felicesananselmo.com.

Here's another fun and easy recipe to make with your kids from What's Cooking's Michelle Stern. She's recently launched What's Cooking Weekly, a subscription service that offers five healthy meals ideas for your family every week, including easy recipes, shopping lists, nutrition information, and tips on how to get children involved in the kitchen. Every Friday morning, you will receive an e-mail with a summary of the menus for the week along with a link to the website. It's easy and all your meals are planned out for you for the entire week. Print out the grocery list to buy all the items you need for all your meals.

We're also giving away one 6-month subscription to What's Cooking Weekly to a Marin Mommies reader, courtesy of Michelle Stern and What's Cooking. To enter the drawing, send an email to contests@marinmommies.com with "What's Cooking" in the subject line. One lucky winner will be selected on Thursday, May 1. Congratulations to Tracey W. winner of the What's Cooking giveaway.

I’m always looking for ways to keep my kids occupied while shopping or sitting in the car. My 2-year-old daughter, especially, is constantly on the go. I found a great article in Parent’s Magazine, “100 Ways to Keep Little Kids Happy,” that offers wonderful ideas to keep the little ones occupied. Some of the categories include: